News Releases

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

8TH ST E EB & WB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Hydrovac & boring)
Start: April 11, 9:00 a.m. End: April 12, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N 
(Temporary water line placement) 
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 19, 4:30 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Connection replacement)
Start: April 11, 9:00 a.m. End: April 11, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB & WB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Hydrovac & boring)
Start: April 11, 9:00 a.m. End: April 12, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N 
(Temporary water line placement) 
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 19, 4:30 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Drivers will notice lane restrictions on College Drive this week. Crews are laying down temporary above-ground water lines next to the road in preparation for what is anticipated to be a months-long water main maintenance project between Cumberland Avenue and Clarence Avenue. The project will begin next week and wrap up in October. 

“Maintenance work on water mains under this section of College Drive is required to continue providing reliable water service,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction. “The planned maintenance work is a trenchless method where pits are dug at various locations on College Drive, and plastic tubing is inserted into the existing water main to extend the lifespan.”   

The project will be phased and completed block-by-block with pits dug in various spots within each work zone. Two-way traffic will always be maintained, however, there will be lane restrictions. Schmidt says drivers can expect delays while this important water infrastructure work takes place.  

“Access points to the University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital and Saskatchewan Cancer Centre are located along College Drive. There will be no access restrictions, however, due to anticipated traffic delays, we encourage anyone visiting these locations between now and October to take note and consider allowing extra travel time. From time to time, pedestrians may also be redirected to cross College Drive at different locations.” 

To see where current road restrictions are on College Drive, and on other priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, residents can check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report. Saskatoon Transit will be affected. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit.  

Work zones are clearly marked with orange signs and pylons. Drivers are asked to slow down, pay attention, and watch for workers. 

For more information on this and other upcoming water main and road related construction projects this year, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.  

The City’s Compost Depot is set to open in time for spring clean-up. Residents are invited to drop off leaves, grass, sod, topsoil, garden refuse, pumpkins, and non-elm branches, stumps and tree trimmings at no cost. This helps keep yard waste out of the Landfill and produces high-quality, nutrient-rich compost and mulch used in Saskatoon’s parks and community gardens.

In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents are welcome to take part in the Dig-Your-Own program at the West Compost Depot, located at Highway 7 and 11th Street. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, while supplies last. Accessibility will be dictated by site conditions. The Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.

As a result of 2024/2025 Budget Deliberations, the East Compost Depot is permanently closed and no longer providing services to residents.

All loads must be covered when transported within City limits to prevent debris from blowing off vehicles (Waste Bylaw #8310).

The City Compost Depots do NOT accept elm wood, sawdust, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depots; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can be placed in Green Carts. Excess yard waste is welcomed at the West Compost Depot

For more information on the City’s Compost Depot, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.

Nearly 16,000 residents will be welcoming a new smaller black cart to their household this spring. If you requested a smaller black cart before March 1, your new cart will be delivered between April 15 and June 15. The delivery schedule is available online now at saskatoon.ca/cartswap.

Cart swaps will correspond with your regularly scheduled garbage collection day. Make sure to roll out your existing cart on each garbage collection day and leave it out until 6PM during the cart swap window. Existing carts must be left at their collection location (front street or back lane, depending on your address) to be emptied. The smaller cart will not be delivered unless your existing cart is retrieved. 

Some neighbourhoods have more carts being delivered than others and will take up to two collection routes to be completed. Check the schedule to find your swap days.

If you missed out on the first cart swap period, there will be another opportunity to swap your cart in the fall with requests being accepted beginning July 8, 2024.

Visit saskatoon.ca/cartswap for all the details and to see when your neighbourhood is getting swapped. To learn more about the Black Cart program, visit saskatoon.ca/blackcart or call Customer Care at 306-975-2476.

Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Eligible voters will cast their ballot for Mayor, City Councillors, and Public and Catholic School Board Trustees for the next four-year term of local government.

The City Clerk’s Office reminds any unofficial or prospective municipal election candidates that the The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Bylaw, 2006, outlines the campaign financing rules for the 2024 Civic Election this November:

• The Campaign Period as defined in the Bylaw begins on June 1 of the year of a general election, ending on the date of the election; in this election year that date is November 13, 2024. 

• The Campaign Expenses Period also begins June 1, but runs until December 15, allowing for accommodation and accounting of final expenses.

Campaign expenses, except the allowed activities as defined in the Bylaw, are not to be incurred outside of the Campaign Expenses Period.

Exceptions allowed are for the advance preparation of:

• election advertising materials
• website development
• signs
• incidental financial charges associated with accepting campaign contributions

These expenditures may be incurred prior to the Campaign Expenses Period, but they must be recorded and disclosed as campaign expenses in accordance with the Bylaw and the materials or resources are not to be used until the Campaign Period (June 1 to November 13).

The City of Saskatoon has appointed an independent Election Disclosure Complaints Officer to investigate any complaint where a candidate has filed false, misleading or incomplete disclosure of campaign contributions or expenses pursuant to the Bylaw.  Following an investigation, the Officer makes a final determination about the validity of complaints and any recommendations of whether prosecution is warranted.

Failing to file the required statement of campaign contributions and expenses may also result in prosecution under the Bylaw.

The Bylaw contains offences and penalties, which include fines and disqualification from office for any candidate who is elected and found to have contravened any provision(s) of the Bylaw.

The City Clerk’s Office recommends anyone interested in running for City Council carefully review the requirements of the Bylaw and The Local Government Election Act, 2015 to avoid any inadvertent violation of the Bylaw and Act which could affect their ability to serve should they be elected.

Any election-related questions or concerns can be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at city.clerks@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-3240.

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote for additional 2024 Civic Election-related information.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CIRCLE DR W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Manhole survey)
Start: April 10, 10:30 a.m. End: April 10, 11:30 a.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N 
(Water main lining) 
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 19, 4:30 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

As the snow melts away and the roads fully dry, typically in early April, we deploy our street sweepers to tackle the debris left behind on our dirtiest streets. 

Day and night, our crews dedicate the first four weeks or more to the streets bustling with traffic and coated in dirt and dust that require special attention. To efficiently remove the bulk of the debris, we maneuver around parked cars for a swift cleaning of street gutters and concrete or grass-covered medians. 

Next–in early May–we schedule sweeping for every single street in the city. At that time, we will place "No Parking" signs so we can clean the entire road. Your assistance in moving parked vehicles off the street and adhering to parking restrictions will be appreciated. 

What about those pesky potholes? We use a temporary cold asphalt mixture for urgent repairs to potholes on high-priority streets until hot mix asphalt is available later in April for a more permanent repair. Please phone our Customer Care Centre if it’s a dangerous location or a settled pavement cut at 306-975-2476. Learn more about potholes and utility cut repairs at saskatoon.ca/potholes.  

Let's work together to maintain a clean and inviting city. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a fresh start this spring!  

Sweep information can be found at saskatoon.ca/sweep. 

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main lining)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 19, 4:30 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The driving ranges at Silverwood Golf Course (3503 Kinnear Avenue) and Holiday Park Golf Course (1630 Avenue U South) are scheduled to open on Thursday, April 11.

Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily. Baskets of balls will be sold until 6:30 p.m. Hours are dependent on weather. Please contact Holiday Park or Silverwood for current hours.

Driving Range rates are:
Large Basket (70-75 Balls): $13.00
Medium Basket (40-45 Balls): $9.00
Small Basket (20-25 Balls): $6.00
Season Pass:  $475.00 (good for use at both ranges)

Opening dates for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses will be announced soon.

For more information about any of the City’s golf courses please visit saskatoon.ca/golf.